Patents Examined by Ann Macamey
  • Patent number: 6641406
    Abstract: The flexible connector for high density circuit applications comprises a multilayer flexible substrate upon which are formed a plurality of contact pads, in a density required by a particular application. This density may exceed two hundred contact pads per square inch. Contact pads of similar size and configuration are formed on the surface of another device, i.e., circuit board, and provision made to align the contact pads of the connector with those of the circuit board. Micro-pads are formed on the surface of the contact pads on the connector such, that when the connector is brought into contact with the circuit board, and sufficient pressure is applied, the micro-pads make actual electrical contact with the pads of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cray Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander I. Yatskov, Stephen V. R. Hellriegel